--- title: "Arvest Bank Trust Division Decreases Stock Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU" description: "Arvest Bank Trust Division reduced its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) by 43.2% in Q3, now holding 104,438 shares valued at $17.5 million. Other hedge funds also adjusted their positions" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276104225.md" published_at: "2026-02-17T08:12:41.000Z" --- # Arvest Bank Trust Division Decreases Stock Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU > Arvest Bank Trust Division reduced its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) by 43.2% in Q3, now holding 104,438 shares valued at $17.5 million. Other hedge funds also adjusted their positions, with institutional investors owning 80.84% of the stock. Micron's shares opened at $411.66, with a market cap of $463.33 billion. The company reported strong earnings, exceeding estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115. Insider trading activity included significant sales by executives, reflecting a decrease in their holdings. Arvest Bank Trust Division lessened its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 43.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 104,438 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after selling 79,550 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 1.0% of Arvest Bank Trust Division's holdings, making the stock its 26th largest holding. Arvest Bank Trust Division's holdings in Micron Technology were worth $17,475,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get **Micron Technology** alerts: - Micron’s Run Isn’t Over—3 Signals Point to More Upside Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the third quarter worth $27,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 79.3% during the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% during the second quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company's stock. ## Micron Technology Trading Down 0.6% Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $411.66 on Tuesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $61.54 and a 1 year high of $455.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $463.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.13 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78. The business's 50 day moving average price is $338.27 and its 200-day moving average price is $234.86. - These 3 Stocks Just Saw Major Insider Moves—Time to Be Bullish or Bearish? Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. ## Micron Technology Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology's payout ratio is currently 4.37%. ## Insider Activity - Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027 In other Micron Technology news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares in the company, valued at approximately $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total transaction of $10,747,250.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares of the company's stock, valued at $106,621,747.69. The trade was a 9.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company's stock. ## Trending Headlines about Micron Technology Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week: - Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategy piece argues Micron’s AI-driven demand and pricing power can push revenue toward ~$100B by FY2027, citing high margins and the company’s ability to shift supply to higher‑margin AI customers — supports earnings upside and higher valuation. Micron: Nothing Is Over - Positive Sentiment: Major brokers raised price targets (Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank), signaling institutional confidence and potential catalyst for further buying if guidance/earnings confirm AI demand traction. Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Raise Micron (MU) Price Targets - Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat notes technical strength, institutional accumulation and resumed buybacks — these support momentum and reduce downside if cash flow and capacity ramps stay on track. Micron’s Run Isn’t Over—3 Signals Point to More Upside - Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights MU as a long-term growth stock based on style scores and secular memory demand, reinforcing a buy case for long-term investors focused on AI/data‑center cycles. Why Micron (MU) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term - Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces (Blockonomi, TipRanks) summarize the huge one‑year gain and supply shortage through 2028, but frame a valuation debate — useful context for traders weighing momentum vs. fundamentals. Micron (MU) Stock Soars on AI Memory Shortage But Valuation Debate Heats Up - Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary calls MU a “fork in the road” trade — momentum can continue, but investors should watch guidance, production ramp timelines and competition before adding exposure. ‘A Fork in the Road,’ Says Investor About Micron Stock - Negative Sentiment: Headline pieces question whether MU’s 300%+ rally has outpaced fundamentals and warn that a stretched valuation or any production/guidance disappointment could trigger sharp pullbacks. Has Micron (MU) Run Too Far After AI Memory Hype And 315% One‑Year Surge? - Positive Sentiment: Optimistic valuation forecast: The Motley Fool predicts a lofty upside scenario (e.g., $1,200 by end‑2026) based on Micron’s position as a large-scale U.S. memory producer and ongoing memory shortages — bullish but speculative, and likely to boost retail interest. Prediction: Micron's Stock Could Reach $1,200 by the End of 2026 ## Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have commented on the company. Wedbush set a $320.00 price target on Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. KeyCorp raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. William Blair started coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. They issued an "outperform" rating on the stock. Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $353.21. **Get Our Latest Research Report on MU** ## About Micron Technology (Free Report) Micron Technology, Inc is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), memory modules and embedded memory solutions for a wide range of computing and electronic devices. Micron supplies components used in data centers, enterprise and cloud infrastructure, client computing, mobile devices, automotive systems and industrial applications, and also markets consumer-facing products under the Crucial brand. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an international manufacturer with research, development and production facilities across multiple regions. ## Read More - Five stocks we like better than Micron Technology - Your Bank Account Is No Longer Safe - Nvidia CEO Issues Bold Tesla Call - Buy this Gold Stock Before May 2026 - What a Former CIA Agent Knows About the Coming Collapse - This $15 Stock Could Go Down as the #1 Stock of 2026 *This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.* ## Should You Invest $1,000 in Micron Technology Right Now? Before you consider Micron Technology, you'll want to hear this. 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